Beijing, May 14 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has described the emerging phase of relations with the United States as a "new era" of more stable and managed competition, while issuing a pointed warning over Taiwan, calling it the most sensitive and dangerous issue in bilateral ties.
The remarks came as Xi and US President Donald Trump opened a landmark bilateral summit at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, their first face-to-face meeting in China since 2017, setting the tone for discussions expected to focus on strategic rivalry, trade, and regional security.
The summit is unfolding against a backdrop of global tensions, including the ongoing conflict in Iran, volatile energy markets, and escalating US-China economic competition....